Employee Development and Training Programs and Resources in Shasta County, California
SMART Business Resource Center
The SMART Business Resource Center provides services to both Shasta County job seekers and the local business community. Our services assist job seekers in obtaining employment and enable employers to meet the growth, retention, training and staffing needs of their businesses.
SMART can help with the cost of training new or existing staff. Through the Worksite Training Program the employer may be reimbursed up to 50% of the wages paid to a trainee. The Work Experience and Work Study Programs are designed to place eligible youth and adults in local businesses to gain work experience and skills while providing employers with needed labor.
SMART also offers online training opportunities. Bring new employees up to speed on software or training specific to your industry. Teach existing employees new skills. Put your time and training dollars to good use with the low cost, self-study courses available through SMART.
Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) Division at Shasta College
The mission of the Economic and Workforce Development Division at Shasta College is to provide quality services and programs that benefit the community, employers and employees of the region thereby contributing to a better quality of life, the local economy and a more flexible and well-prepared workforce.
The Center for Economic and Workforce Development offers a variety of courses, programs and services for individuals and the Business Community. Pathways is the EWD’s portal to online course listing and registration, programs and online offerings. EWD courses and programs cover a variety of subjects including career programs, business and industry training, non-profit support, personal enrichment classes and much more.
Shasta Builders' Exchange Training Center
The Shasta Builders' Exchange Training Center provides construction education, green building, business and safety training through seminars, craft training, eTraining and construction boot camps.
Business Assistance and Counseling
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
An extraordinary team of experienced professionals are ready to assist you with in depth, quality counseling and training to start and expand your business. The SBDC provides businesses with no-cost, one-on-one consulting services.
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